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FX04 XMD

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,477 mi
Last recorded121,477 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XMD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,477 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 121,447 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,512 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 119,488 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No Fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing No Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,122 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 116,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 104,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested very dim (4.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside outer sill becoming soft due to corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill becoming soft due to corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2018 97,332 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside outer sill becoming soft due to corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill becoming soft due to corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,283 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded front and rear are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel grabbing slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both where they go into rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres stepped on inside edge

heavy body and suspension corrosion

middle to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,878 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Pin broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,421 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 84,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,966 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,594 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 80,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,620 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 60,206 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 53,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all other tyres 2mm & 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2008 53,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all other tyres 2mm & 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,500 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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FX04 XMD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX04 XMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX04 XMD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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